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Compare bus and train for Strömstad to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Strömstad to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a bus costs an average of €26.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Strömstad to Gothenburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 2h 30m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Strömstad to Gothenburg
How to get from Strömstad to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Strömstad to Gothenburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
38 Västtrafik · 13747 Västtrafik9:54 AM 2h51 Strömstad tågstation 12:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
38 Västtrafik · 13747 Västtrafik9:54 AM 2h51 Strömstad tågstation 12:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus3:53 PM 2h02 Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet 5:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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38 Västtrafik · 13779 Västtrafik6:12 PM 2h53 Strömstad tågstation 9:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13771 Västtrafik3:50 PM 2h55 Strömstad tågstation 6:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13763 Västtrafik2:06 PM 2h59 Strömstad tågstation 5:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus9:43 PM 2h02 Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet 11:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:18 AM 2h02 Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet 11:20 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:53 PM 2h02 Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet 3:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strömstad and Gothenburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Ferries mostly depart from Larvik Revet terminal and arrive in Hirtshals Port.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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